Garden Archives

A woman wearing a straw hat and white tank top kneels in a garden, trimming lavender plants with scissors. She smiles, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers, on a cloudy day.

How to Harvest Lavender Flowers: Capture Summer’s Best Scent

A flower bed with clusters of vibrant purple and pink petunias bordered by rocks, set against a green garden background with leafy plants and a fence.

The Petunia Flower Whisperer: Solve Common Summer Problems for Non-Stop Blooms

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Make Your Fresh Cut Flowers Last: The Ultimate Guide to Harvesting & Care

view of our 1850 farmhouse with front porch and beautiful flower gardens from the pool garden with green fence - has roses, bearded iris, buckeye tree, viburnum, and baptisia

Homemade Weed Killer with Vinegar (& 5 More Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally)

garden blogger stacy ling with her dahlia flowers in the cut flower garden

Growing Exceptional Cut Flowers in Raised Beds: A Guide to Perfect Soil Health

A vibrant bouquet of various flowers, including red, white, pink, and yellow blooms, arranged in a decorative golden vase. The arrangement is set outdoors on a stone surface with a lush, green garden in the background.

How to Use Flower Frogs: A Gardener’s Guide to Stunning Arrangements

close up of spider plant on harlequin tile floor

The Lazy Person’s Guide to Spider Plant Care

A vibrant sunflower with a large, bright yellow bloom and a thick green stem, standing in front of lush trees. Three bees are visible harvesting sunflower seeds from the flower’s disc.

Growing Sunflowers From Seed in Your Flower Garden

A close-up of a garden bed with blooming chive flowers featuring purple spherical blossoms, surrounded by green foliage and wooden garden borders.

10 Simple Companion Planting Ideas for Natural Pest Control & Better Harvests

A cluster of blooming pink peonies in a lush garden lines a winding driveway leading to a yellow house with white trim, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants.

Your Dream Peony Plant Starts Here: The Essential Planting Guide

cut hydrangea Centerpiece idea for a picnic date with friends

How to Keep Cut Hydrangeas Fresh: The Secrets to Long-Lasting Blooms

Clusters of small, purple flowers with fluffy petals bloom among vibrant green leaves in a garden bed. The bright green foliage contrasts with the rich purple, creating a colorful and lively scene. Brown mulch is visible in the background.

The Best Blue Flowers For Summer Blooms

Meet Stacy

Hey Friends! If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you've come to the right place! I'm a trained master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and discover the joy of plants and flowers. I share practical tips and inspiration for organic gardening, low-maintenance plants, and creating a cozy, casual home filled with personality. Join me on this journey to discover the beauty, peace, and satisfaction of creating a space you love.